The temple has some awesome sculptures all around the outside walls. The architectural works on the roof inside the temple are worth watching. Beside it also has an architectural museum inside the same area. Should visit that.

Astounding for its wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and Shilabalikas or dancing figures.

This temple is famous for the sculptures on the walls. Best way to see such places is to hire a guide which you can negotiate the price. Its when you relalise the details of the sculptures and the hindu mythology. Its a kind of paradise for a photographer or an artist. you can also visit jain temple which is close... More

On our 2-1/2 week Southern India trip, focusing on Chola temples and bronzes, Halebid was, for me, the most beautiful temple we visited. Although small, it is an absolute gem, with detailed carvings lovelier than the best of the temples around Angkor Wat. The hundreds of carved elephants around the base of the temple, and the two Nandis (of a... More

while Belur is famous for interiors, halebid is famous for its sculptures on the walls. Hire a guide for more info. shop for some stone mahavira statues around the temple area, also visit kedareshwara temple and Jain basidi behind Hoysaleshwara temple.

Reminds me of banteay srey, the beautiful contemporary hindu temple in Cambodia near angkor wat. Equally exquisite.

Loved the sculptures. What magnificient work by the artisans of that period. Hats off. The filigree work and the depth of the sculpting on the stones was just brilliant. If you love sculptures and architecture, definitely plan a trip to Hassan.

Old Capital of Hoysala empire . Dwarasamudra is the old name. Hired a guide who took us through the Hoysaleshwara temple complex . One can find many carvings from Kurukshetra war episodes , Mahabarath. The old palace complex are destroyed by invaders of the 14th century and only few important monuments remain . But nevertheless a place worth the visit.... More

The " Hoysaleswara Temple" at a small town " Halebeedu " of Karnataka State of India, is a miraculous stone construction by mankind , standing prestigeously , as a proof of archaeological excellence on the earth. Anyone with slightest of interest and faith in art , craft , culture,religion, architecture and historical facts,will not find my description as an exaggeration.... More